thunderstorm
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I got to see what a Northeast thunderstorm was like and see the big hill that kids slide down.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026
The stakes go far beyond daily routines or vacation itineraries; small businesses lose out on potential foot traffic and revenue whenever a thunderstorm icon appears, even if it’s bright and sunny outside.
From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2026
Yellow thunderstorm warnings have been issued across the UK, with heavy showers expected to lead to flash flooding and travel disruption.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
While thunderstorms are common in the region of this fire, thunderstorm conditions after three successive heatwaves is a new combination.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
Especially since they were in the middle of a thunderstorm in a room lit only by a candle.
From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds
The light from occasional thunderstorms often provides the only illumination.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
The findings suggest that thunderstorms developing near the lower level circulation may play a more active role in storm organization than simply serving as a visible sign that strengthening is underway.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026
That brings more rain and storms to the southern U.S., flooding and coastal erosion to California, and severe thunderstorms to the Gulf states.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
There were light thunderstorms and gusting winds in Miami at the time of the incident, the site says.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
It was a dark night, with heavy thunderstorms and low clouds, and the Maddox immediately began evasive action, zigzagging through the heavy rain and turbulent seas.
From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge
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Physical Geography - Introductory
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